Not every knock was fruitful, as some people were unreachable. One person on the list died more than a year ago.

"Usually that's not the case, but warrants sometimes go unchecked," said Albuquerque Police Officer Brian Johnson. "Most are taken care of during traffic stops. So it could be possible, if someone hasn't been sought after a month, two years, it is possible they could have passed away."

The warrant roundups happen about three times a year. Bernalillo County Metro Court is able to clear a quarter of its bench warrants through the operations.